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Hey guys, I have been debating what is better for me to eat for my daily breakfast? I am looking to sustain a healthy weight, not gain muscle or anything. The two options are:

2 Nature Valley Roasted almond crunch granola bar (1 package)

With a bottle of Allens apple juice


or
A bowl of Oatmeal Crisp with Raisin Cereal including milk




I've also considered eating a bowl of Rice Krispies, I'd rather have one of thsoe though.

Which would be better for me?

Thanks!
 
Generally, I would recommend the oatmeal, but that is high in sugar, so the granola is probably better. But, you can't eat that every day.
 
I'd say variation is the key- the two on different days would be great but...! I see no protein! I know your not trying to build muscle but a healthy meal would have some protein in there somewhere- can you add some nuts, seeds and yogurt or something?

Having said that, the granola bar for breakfast wouldn't be my choice of breakfast food- high in sugar and refined sugars at that, first thing in the morning is likely to give you a sugar rush that will send you crashing round about 2 hours after you've eaten it- thats if you manage the munchies 30 mins after finishing the bar!

Off the top of my head some other ideas could be:

Porridge with nuts, small amount of honey (if you must have it sweet) and with milk follwed by juice

Toast with peanut butter and a cup of coffee or tea

banana smoothie

plain or greek yogurt, small amount of compote, small amount of granola and cup of tea coffee or juice mixed 50:50 with water

latte and banana and if you still feel peckish with a small ham roll

cheese sandwich and glass of water of 50:50 juice

Cereal and milk and toast with cup of tea/coffee/water


Hope that helps with some ideas, hope you get somewhere with deciding.
 
g8r80 said:
Generally, I would recommend the oatmeal, but that is high in sugar, so the granola is probably better. But, you can't eat that every day.
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The way I'm looking at it, if I have the granola bar, AND apple juice, that's about the same if not more sugar. Which would be better?

I have lost around 50 pounds and I'm terrified of gaining the weight back,
 
Go Natural!

"Having said that, the granola bar for breakfast wouldn't be my choice of breakfast food- high in sugar and refined sugars at that, first thing in the morning is likely to give you a sugar rush that will send you crashing round about 2 hours after you've eaten it- thats if you manage the munchies 30 mins after finishing the bar!"

Summer 123 has given you some good suggestions.
Personally I would not risk wasting your hard work to lose fat by consuming processed sugary snacks for breakfast!

-Natural oats will give you a more sustained release of energy. Indeed throw in some seeds and nuts. Try not to add too much honey or sultanas but a few wont hurt for taste, or use cinammon (if you like it!)
-Try berries with yoghurt too. I keep frozen berry mixes in my freezer and love throwing them into the blender in the morning and making a kind of fruit slush to which I add some cereal to in a bowl.

I do not eat breakfast everyday depending on my training schedule, and in fact sometimes like to fast for a bit longer but this isn't for everyone!

I have written an interesting piece on our relationship with food called 'Food: Body Fuel or Life Joy' at my LMD Fitness blog. You may find some useful tips generally! and not just for breakfast.
 
you need a balanced breakfast, not pure carbs.

why not some eggs/egg whites and a little oatmeal?

nearly all granola bars are loaded with simple sugars and sometimes even trans fats.
 
malkore said:
you need a balanced breakfast, not pure carbs.

why not some eggs/egg whites and a little oatmeal?

nearly all granola bars are loaded with simple sugars and sometimes even trans fats.
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Perfectly said! Thats what I'm currently doing.. limiting all sugar and salt intake and have lost 3lbs in the last week
 
I usually do cardio in the morning, and right after i have a Isopure Whey Protein Shake and that is very filling. Only 200 Calories and Zero Carbs. Also no Sugar.

The downside to that is on the days that i Lift Weights, which is usually Saturday and Wednesday's i find it that i need to eat enough food throughout the day. If not i feel weak.
 
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